Read Psalm 22:27-28. Ken Blanchard contrasts EGO in 2 ways: Edging God Out or Exalting God Only. When are the danger signs that you are rebelling against the “kingship” of God? Where do you need to exalt Him back to His rightful place as #1 in your life? What part of the world is the Holy Spirit leading you to pray to come to know God as King today?

P.S. More information on Ken Blanchard's Edging God Out concept can be found in his book Servant Leader.

Read Psalm 22:1 (Jesus quotes this on the cross) and Psalm 22:24-25. How does that opening verse one tie in with verses 24-25? How is the psalmist able to praise God even though he started off feeling forsaken by Him? Where are you finding it challenging to praise God? How are you continuing to praise Him amidst the difficulties you face?